How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Forest City, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Forest City, FL is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Forest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Forest City.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Continue on Southwest 64th Way
2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
760 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
208.9 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 436: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry
1520 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left onto FL 436 West: Apopka
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Bear Lake Road
846 ft · 31 sec · Bear Lake Road
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Turn left onto Leota Drive
50 m · 7 sec · Leota Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leota Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Forest City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
209 mi · 03h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Forest City?
The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km) and usually takes 04h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 114.6 miles from Forest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest City.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Forest City. Straight-line distance: 198.67 mi (319.73 km).
#1 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest City
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 13,854 |
| Coordinates | 28.6667800, -81.4433400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest City (-81.44334, 28.66678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.23 | $70.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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